The Chinese word 支 is a measure word used for long and thin objects such as pens, pencils, chopsticks, and cigarettes. It is often used in conjunction with a numeral to indicate the quantity of the object being referred to. For example, 一支笔 means “one pen” and 三支香烟 means “three cigarettes”. Additionally, the word 支 can also mean “to support” in certain contexts.
Translation
Measure Word: for stick-like objects
Verb: to support
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这支笔是新的 | zhè zhī bǐ shì xīn de | This pen is new |
| 我买了一支口红 | wǒ mǎi le yī zhī kǒu hóng | I bought a lipstick |
| 他的队伍有一支强大的军队 | tā de duìwu yǒu yī zhī qiángdà de jūn duì | His team has a strong army |
| 请给我一支铅笔 | qǐng gěi wǒ yī zhī qiān bǐ | Please give me a pencil |
| 这支歌曲很好听 | zhè zhī gēqǔ hěn hǎo tīng | This song is very pleasant to listen to |
| 我们需要一支有经验的导游 | wǒmen xūyào yī zhī yǒu jīngyàn de dǎoyóu | We need an experienced tour guide |
| 这支画笔很适合绘画 | zhè zhī huà bǐ hěn shìhé huìhuà | This paintbrush is suitable for painting |
| 他们在准备一支新的足球队 | tāmen zài zhǔnbèi yī zhī xīn de zúqiú duì | They are preparing a new soccer team |
HSK
支 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3 and HSK Level 4.
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